Gifted

From Amie's Desk

"You go before me and follow me. You place your hand of blessing on my head."

Father, 

I praise You today for crutches and wheelchairs, beds and buses. I am grateful You never lose track of where we are and what we need.  You know when we can rise to praise You and when we need to rest. Things which sometimes catch us by surprise are not surprises to You. You watch over us so well; You restore our strength from day to day and  guide us along right paths for the honor of Your name. May You get the glory for all You do and allow. Thank You for establishing a history of faithfulness with each one of us. Thank You, Lord, for markers all along our path and memories of Your abiding to sustain us when we are scared and fretful, wondering and waiting.

Thank You, Lord for the gift of Your peace which passes all understanding. Thank You, Lord, for the gift of breath, and smiles, and laughs, and hearts that feel, share, connect. Thank You Lord for the absence of awkwardness when Your reassuring Presence is made known. There is incomparable quality to friendships where You are Center and King.

Thank You Lord for all the times You've carried us and helped us along when we have needed tangible strength or solid evidence of Your watch-care. Your providence in each of our lives is beyond measure .

Forgive us when we fail to recognize You for who You are.

Thank You for the blessings You crown us with and for Your Spirit who surrounds us. Thank you for answered prayers, whispered prayers, and  intimate conversations with You alone as a specific and unique audience. 

Thank You for hearing our hearts and numbering our heartbeats.

Because of You, all will be well.

Because we know You, it already is.

You make it well with our souls.

You give the resources and to You belongs the final word.